Physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns are associated with selected adolescent health risk behaviors
MC Nelson, P Gordon-Larsen - Pediatrics, 2006 - publications.aap.org
OBJECTIVE. Little is known about how physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior, and
various adolescent health risk behaviors are associated. The objective of this study was to
examine relationships between PA and sedentary behavior patterns and an array of risk
behaviors, including leading causes of adolescent morbidity/mortality. METHODS.
Nationally representative self-reported data were collected (National Longitudinal Study of
Adolescent Health; wave I: 1994–1995; II: 1996; N= 11957). Previously developed and …
various adolescent health risk behaviors are associated. The objective of this study was to
examine relationships between PA and sedentary behavior patterns and an array of risk
behaviors, including leading causes of adolescent morbidity/mortality. METHODS.
Nationally representative self-reported data were collected (National Longitudinal Study of
Adolescent Health; wave I: 1994–1995; II: 1996; N= 11957). Previously developed and …
